U.K. Foreign Minister to meet Rubio amid tensions over joint air base
The Diego Garcia base has recently been used for operations in the West Asia against Yemens Houthis and in humanitarian aid to Gaza
Indonesia says zero-tariff US farm imports won't hurt local industry
Trade Minister Budi Santoso has defended the governments decision to implement zero-tariff imports on U.S. ...
Indonesian Talent Scholarship bridges path to higher education
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, in collaboration with the Education Endowment Fund Agency (LPDP), has ...
Kadin, US-ABC sign MoA to expand access for Indonesian products
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on strengthening ...
Sumatra post-disaster: Hope grows in shelters after devastating floods
Nearly three months have passed since flash floods and landslides struck West Sumatra. Grief-filled memories still ...
Indonesia seeks death penalty for 2-tonne meth smuggling case
Indonesian prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for six defendants accused of smuggling nearly two tonnes of ...
Police continue to search Mountbatten-Windsor's former stately home, day after his arrest
Police have concluded their search there but are still searching Royal Lodge, his 30-room former home in the grounds of Windsor Castle, just west of the capital
Indonesia says Gaza board role not backing Israel
Indonesias Foreign Ministry said Thursday that joining the US-initiated Board of Peace for Gaza does not signal ...
PM Modi, Sri Lankan President take stock of Indo-Lanka ties on the sidelines of AI summit
Talks covered bilateral cooperation in areas such as energy, connectivity, infrastructure, healthcare, skilling, culture, blue economy, according to social media posts of the leaders
Indonesia sees US export boost after trade pact
Indonesia expects exports to the US to climb after signing a Reciprocal Trade Agreement on Feb. 19 in Washington, Trade ...
Mother and infant burnt to death in Indian state over witchcraft allegations
Eyewitnesses say a mob stormed the woman's home after rumours spread that she was practising witchcraft.
Prabowo's diplomacy fast-tracks major trade deals: Minister
Trade Minister Budi Santoso stated that President Prabowo Subianto's international diplomacy has accelerated key ...
Indonesia secures US duty exemptions for 1,819 tariff lines: Minister
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto confirmed that Indonesia will obtain import duty ...
Indonesia says US energy deal won't shift policy
Indonesias Energy Ministry said a US$15 billion energy trade agreement with the USwill not derail its push ...
Mapping imperialism | Deepa Anappara on her new novel The Last of Earth
The author subverts tropes to examine colonial ambition and whitewashing of history inher new novel
President Prabowo greenlights addition of 70,000 forest rangers
Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni said President Prabowo Subianto has approved a plan to add up to 70,000 forest ...
Ministry predicts 144 million travelers for 2026 Eid homecoming
Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has projected that around 144 million people will travel during the 2026 Eid ...
Indonesia builds seaweed research hub in Ekas Bay, East Lombok
On a calm morning in Ekas Bay, East Lombok District, West Nusa Tenggara, long stretches of seaweed lines break the ...
UK doctor stuck in India after police case over Facebook post
Sangram Patil is accused of posting objectionable content about a top Indian leader. He denies the allegation.
Japan PM Takaichi warns of China coercion, vows security overhaul
In first post-election speech, Sanae Takaichi plans to review Japan's defence strategy and military export rules; promises to speed up nuclear reactor restarts
Indonesia launches national action plan for blue carbon ecosystems
Indonesia launched the National Action Plan (RENAKSI) for the Protection and Management of Blue Carbon Ecosystems ...
Indonesia's Prabowo voices support for Trump's Gaza peace plan
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed full support for the 20-point Gaza peace plan initiated by US President ...
RI reaffirms support for two-state solution as path to lasting peace
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed that Indonesia, along with eight other Muslim-majority countries ...
Prabowo reaffirms Indonesia's commitment to Palestinian peace
President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesias support for Palestinian peace through active ...
Indonesia, US remove tariffs on 99 percent of US goods
Indonesia and the United States have agreed to eliminate tariff barriers on more than 99 percent of US goods exported ...
Indonesia, US clinch US$38.4 bln trade, investment deals at summit
Indonesia and the United States sealed US$38.4 billion in cross-sector trade and investment ...
President Prabowo pledges 8,000 troops for Gaza peace force
President Prabowo Subianto has affirmed Indonesias readiness to deploy at least 8,000 peacekeeping troops to ...
U.S. pays about $160 million of nearly $4 billion it owes to U.N.
U.N. has said the United States owes $2.19 billion to its regular budget, including $767 million for this year, as well as $1.8 billion to a separate budget for the far-flung U.N. peacekeeping operations
Revealed: The billions given to charity by ordinary Indians every year
Indias real philanthropy engine isnt billionaires - its everyday household giving, a new survey finds.
Perus new president under fire for child sex comments
Jose Maria Balcazarwas on February 18 named Perus interim leader, for a period of just over five months until the next election, after predecessor Jose Jeri was impeached on graft allegations
Broken down by policy areas, the disapproval rates are 64% for immigration policies, 68% for domestic economic policy and 70% for international economic policy (trade, tariffs, sanctions)
Trump presses Iran to make meaningful deal, appears to set 10-day deadline
Amid a massive U.S. military buildup in the West Asia that has fueled fears of a wider war, U.S. President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran were going well but insisted Tehran has to reach a meaningful agreement
Indonesia's Prabowo attends first Board of Peace Summit in Washington
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., on Thursday morning ...
Minister demands full regional backing for free meals program
Indonesias Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs, Zulkifli Hasan, urged all regional governments in the country ...
Forecasting the BNPs Diplomacy in South Asia and Beyond
Already, Tarique Rahman has made clear that Bangladeshs interests would guide foreign policy. China, India, and the United States are recalibrating their approaches accordingly.
Pakistans Search for Strategic Flexibility in South Asia
With discussions on a possible new, flexible, regional platform with Turkiye and Saudi Arabia, Pakistan is seeking to build backup security channels in a dynamic region.
The country has rushed to embrace artificial intelligence. Its impacts on jobs, the electrical grid, and water availability need to be taken into account.
Ministry confirms pilot of Pelita Air charter plane died in crash
The Transportation Ministry announced that the pilot of a fuel-carrying aircraft chartered by Pelita Air that crashed ...
Indonesia, India move to expand strategic ties in digital affairs
Indonesia and India have begun exploring new avenues to deepen their strategic partnership in digital affairs, ...
Lombok's cacao journey toward downstreaming
Across tropical countries, cacao is more than a cropit is a lifeline. Millions of smallholder ...
Russia urges restraint as U.S. builds up military assets near Iran
Russia has a strategic partnership treaty with Iran, although it does not include a mutual defence clause
Epstein files row: Former Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
A U.K. police force says it has arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Indonesia-US tariff deal finalized, signing set Feb 19: Prabowo
Indonesia and the United States have reached an agreement on a reciprocal tariff arrangement after months of ...
Prabowo outlines school digitalization drive to US business leaders
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto introduced his administration's nationwide digital classroom initiative while ...
Can BNPs Tarique Rahman regime in Dhaka turn friendly to India?
Guwahati: As Bangladesh has constituted a new government under the leadership of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) following a largely fair and peaceful national election on 12 February 2026, the people of eastern Indiathe region that virtually envelops the country except for a few kilometers bordering Myanmar and the Bay of Bengal, hope for a [] The post Can BNPs Tarique Rahman regime in Dhaka turn friendly to India? appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Driver to pay Rp25 million for hitting ex-VP Kalla's home
A 35-year-old driver who crashed into the South Jakarta home of former Indonesian vice president Jusuf Kalla will pay ...
Gov't expedites return of citizens linked to online scam in Cambodia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed efforts to accelerate the repatriation of thousands of Indonesian ...
Prabowo recalls US role in national independence, eyes stronger ties
President Prabowo Subianto emphasized that Indonesia does not forget the United States' historic role in supporting ...
Macron shares AI-generated image featuring PM Modi with heart gesture
President Macron is on a three-day trip to India to attend AI Impact Summit 2026
Macron tells AI summit he's determined to 'shape rules' with allies
We are determined to continue to shape the rules of the game... with our allies such as India, Macron said in New Delhi
Bill Gates pulls out of India's AI summit amid Epstein files controversy
The Gates Foundation said the decision was made to ensure the focus remains on the summit's key priorities.
Indonesia adopts budget efficiency earlier than the US: Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto stated that Indonesia had implemented a budget efficiency policy before similar measures ...
Villages need to strengthen disaster preparedness amid climate risks
The Ministry of Villages and Disadvantaged Regions is promoting enhanced village capacity in disaster mitigation and ...
DPR calls for peace-oriented diplomacy amid global tensions
House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Puan Maharani said the global dynamics at the start of 2026 demand more ...
Indonesia earmarks 1.1 mln ha plantation land for food self-reliance
The government has earmarked 1.1 million hectares of potential land nationwide for coffee, nutmeg, and cocoa ...
Universities ready to support national waste management
Higher Education, Science, and Technology Minister Brian Yuliarto stated that universities in Indonesia are ready to ...
Prabowo showcases 18 strategic projects to U.S. investors
Indonesias President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday introduced 18 strategic downstream projects to ...
Prabowo touts MBG, anti-corruption drive at US business forum
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto outlined his administration's priority initiatives at a United States Chamber ...
Indonesia to join first Board of Peace meeting on Gaza: Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto said Indonesia will participate in the inaugural Board of Peace meeting on Thursday to ...
Mandalika Circuit returns to GT World Challenge Asia calendar in 2026
The Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit in West Nusa Tenggara Province will return to the GT World Challenge Asia ...
Prabowo witnesses US$38.4 bln US--Indonesia MoU signings
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto witnessed the signing of 11 agreements worth US$38.4 billion between ...
Indonesia's external debt rises to US$431.7 billion in Q4
Bank Indonesia (BI) stated that Indonesias external debt rose to US$431.7 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025 ...
RI Govt pushes pesantren students' skills for workforce access
Indonesias Coordinating Ministry for Community Empowerment said Islamic boarding school students (santri) should ...
Prabowo urges US investors to explore opportunities in Indonesia
President Prabowo Subianto invited US business leaders to invest in Indonesia during a meeting with the US Chamber of ...
WHO, Indonesia sign US$14.8 million grant to boost health system
The Indonesian Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization signed a grant agreement and the 2026-2027 Joint ...
Ministry temporarily closes 11 Papua pioneer airports after shooting
The Transportation Ministry temporarily closed 11 pioneer airports in Papua as a preventive measure to ensure flight ...
Mount Semeru erupts, ash plume rises 800 meters
Mount Semeru erupted on Thursday morning, sending an ash column about 800 meters above its summit, authorities said, ...
Prabowo pledges growth above five percent, courts US investors
President Prabowo Subianto outlined plans to keep Indonesias growth above five percent while accelerating ...
Prabowo meets US business leaders ahead of trade deal signing
President Prabowo Subianto began his official agenda in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday local time by meeting with the ...
The teacher who won $1m for turning India's slums into open-air classrooms
Rouble Nagi has spent the last three decades promoting learning among India's marginalised communities.
Red Sea Global Reveals ADRENA, a New Adventure and Entertainment District
-Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has revealed ...
Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media addiction trial
The trial will mark the first time Mark Zuckerberg will address the safety of his world-dominating platforms directly before a jury.
Number of displaced residents in Sumatra drops to 12,994: Minister
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian said the number of people displaced by floods and landslides in Aceh, North ...
All national roads in 3 Sumatra provinces now operational: Minister
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian stated that all national roads in three flood- and landslide-hit provinces of ...
Education ministry seeks additional Rp2.4T budget for Sumatra recovery
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is seeking an additional budget of Rp2.4 trillion (approximately ...
Fireworks shop explosion in China kills 12 people in the second such blast in days
An explosion at a fireworks shop in Chinas Hubei province has killed 12 people
Need resolution for 29 villages lost in Sumatra floods: Minister
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian stated that 29 villages in Sumatra were lost to recent floods and landslides, ...
Islamic school students' learning fully resumed in Sumatra: Minister
Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar stated that learning activities for madrasah (Islamic school) students in ...
Indonesian govt, DPR streamline disaster emergency funds
The Indonesian government and the House of Representatives (DPR) have agreed to streamline the disbursement of ...
Indonesia finishes facilities for 1,000 village cooperatives
The government has completed the construction of outlets and supporting facilities for 1,000 of over 80,000 ...
Ministry eyes more school revitalization pacts in flood-hit Sumatra
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is seeking to forge more cooperation agreements to expand school ...
Ministry needs US$31 million to restore disaster-hit health units
Health Ministry requires Rp529.3 billion (around US$31.2 million) to renovate health facilities and homes of health ...
Lawmaker urges government to allow diaspora aid for Sumatra
Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) Sufmi Dasco Ahmad asked the government to allow aid ...
Indian university faces backlash for claiming Chinese robodog as own at AI summit
A professor claimed that a robotic dog made by Chinese firm Unitree had been made by the university.
Indonesia studies Denmark's model to upgrade animal feed safety
Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture collaborated with the government of Denmark to strengthen national quality and ...
Environment, Maritime Ministries boost marine climate action
The Environment Ministry (KLH) and the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) are strengthening synergy in climate change ...
Indonesia introduces call center for public cooperative queries
Indonesia's Cooperatives Minister Ferry Juliantono on Wednesday inaugurated a call center to facilitate residents ...
Sumatra's post-disaster rehab budget reaches Rp 2 trillion: Govt
Indonesia requires about two trillion rupiah ($128 million) in social assistance funds to accelerate post-disaster ...
Indonesia seizes 13 kg of meth, arrests two Iranians
Indonesian authorities have seized about 13 kilogramsof crystal methamphetamine and arrested two Iranian ...
Jakarta lunar new year boosts US$533 million spending
Jakarta generated Rp9 trillion ($532.7 million) in economic activity during the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, ...
